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Spotted Jewelweed
impatiens capensis
41.8839, -72.3638
Field Notes
Description:
3-5 ft.tall, with oval, round-toothed leaves. Orange with black spots, trumpet shaped flowers hang from their stem like a jewel on a necklace.
Blooms May-Oct. on the Eastern part on North America, from southern Canada to Northern Florida.
Habitat:
It is most often found near poison ivy or stinging nettle. It likes moist wooded areas and does not grow well in dry places or direct sun.
Notes:
It is use as a natural poison ivy preventive and treatment.
Poultices and salves from Jewelweed have been also use for bruises, burns, cuts, eczema, insect bites, sores, sprains, warts and ringworm.
Reference Links:
http://www.altnature.com/jewelweed.htm
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 26, 2011
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